California State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman joins the podcast to discuss her role as a legislator advocating for the End of Life Option Act, passed into California law on June 9th, 2016. Senator Eggman was instrumental in the passage of the bill and continues to advocate for Death with Dignity today.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:19: Intro music
0:19 - 1:09: Guest Introduction- Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman
1:09 - 10:00: Senator Eggman’s background / journey into politics
10:00 - 14:55: Senator Eggman’s background with the End of Life Act
14:55 - 19:40: Opposition of the End of Life Act
19:40 - 21:22: Aversion to End of Life Act / aversion to death
21:22 - 24:20: How Senator Eggman’s identity has shaped her political career
24:20 - 25:00: Universal experience of death
25:00 - 28:40: Difference of opinion / feelings to others with different opinions
28:40 - 30:53: How will the End of Life Act evolve (will more states adopt it?)
30:53 - 32:45: Senator Eggman’s thoughts on the medication / barriers for the individual
32:45 - 35:05: Senator Eggman’s most proud accomplishments
35:05 - 38:50: Proposed amendment for End of Life Act
38:50 - 41:05: Senator Eggman’s future plans
41:05 - 45:49: Conclusion / last thoughts
45:49 - 46:11: Close out music